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About Anthony Rivardo

Anthony Rivardo is the COO of Empire Sports Media and the host of Fireside Giants, a New York Giants podcast.
Anthony digitally reports on the New York Giants, covering the team with in-depth analysis, creative storytelling, and entertaining written features on a daily basis.
Anthony was raised on Long Island, New York before relocating to West Palm Beach, Florida and graduating from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.
Anthony is a die-hard, life-long Giants fan and has been with ESM since 2018. You can follow Anthony on X: @Anthony_Rivardo

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2025-06-26

Giants’ once-promising young tight end could be on the roster bubble this summer

During his rookie 2022 season, Daniel Bellinger showed a lot of promise for the New York Giants. However, since then,…
Odell Beckham Jr, Giants
2025-06-26

Why the Giants signing Odell Beckham Jr. could actually make a lot of sense

New York Giants fans have been buzzing for the last week over the idea of the team reuniting with former…
Syndication: The Record
2025-06-25

Could the Giants have two 1,000-yard receivers this season?

The New York Giants’ offense is aiming to be more explosive this season. Headlined by one of the NFL’s best…
NFL: New York Giants Rookie Minicamp, abdul carter
2025-06-25

Giants’ 1st-round pick predicted to land on All-Rookie Team

The New York Giants added one of the league’s most exciting rookie talents with the third overall pick in the…
Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Giants cornerback Cor'Dale Flott (28) returns an interception against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
2025-06-24

Giants’ fourth-year cornerback is making a push for the starting lineup

Cor’Dale Flott has been a quality depth piece in the New York Giants’ secondary over the last several seasons. The…
Kayvon Thibodeaux, Giants
2025-06-24

Giants’ promising young pass rusher named top trade candidate following minicamp

New York Giants fourth-year pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux has high aspirations. He told the media during mandatory minicamp that he is…
Caleb Williams, Bears
2025-06-23

Bears’ Caleb Williams praises Ben Johnson’s ‘tough’ coaching style

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has nearly limitless potential. That’s why he was selected first overall in the 2024 NFL…
russell wilson, Giants
2025-06-23

Giants’ Russell Wilson named the NFL’s best ‘deep passer’ by PFF

The New York Giants’ offense has lacked explosiveness for years. But that should change in 2025 with Russell Wilson taking…
Jun 18, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) speaks at a press conference during minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
2025-06-23

Top NFL insider predicts Giants’ rookie quarterback will see ‘a lot’ of playing time this year

The New York Giants overhauled their quarterback position this offseason, adding veteran stability through free agency while also securing a…
russell wilson, Giants, Fanatics Fest
2025-06-22

Giants’ new quarterback says Malik Nabers lured him in free agency: ‘I came here because of him’

There is plenty of optimism surrounding the New York Giants entering the 2025 season after the team overhauled its quarterback…